Seattle Jury Awards $6 Million to Family of Black Lives Matter Protester Killed on Closed Highway

Seattle, WA – In a significant legal ruling, a Seattle jury on Thursday awarded $6 million to the family of a Black Lives Matter protester who was fatally struck by a car on a closed interstate. The incident, which occurred amid the protests in July 2020, highlighted the ongoing legal and civil discourse surrounding protest safety and state liability. The protester, 24-year-old Summer Taylor, lost their life when Dawit Kelete, who was driving the wrong way on Interstate 5, hit them. Another protester suffered critical injuries during the incident. Following the incident, Kelete, 30, was … Read more

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Sues CNN for Defamation, Seeking $50 Million Over Alleged Racist Comments

Raleigh, North Carolina – The legal battle is intensifying as North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson pursues a defamation lawsuit against CNN. This dramatic legal maneuver arises in response to the network’s September report that suggested Robinson, using an assumed name, engaged in discriminatory and inappropriate behavior on an internet forum. The allegations, dating back over a decade prior to Robinson’s political career, include claims that he referred to himself as a “Black Nazi” and expressed desires to reinstate slavery. Despite the severity of these allegations, Robinson has vehemently denied the accusations, branding the claims … Read more

Former UPS Driver Awarded $238 Million in Landmark Wrongful Termination Case in Washington

Seattle, WA – In a landmark legal decision, a former UPS driver was awarded a staggering $238 million by a Washington jury, pioneering one of the highest single-plaintiff employment law verdicts in the U.S. This exceptional verdict concludes a long-standing battle over alleged wrongful termination due to disability discrimination. The driver, John Doe, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, sued UPS for wrongful termination after he was dismissed following a work-related injury. Doe had been employed by UPS since 1989. In 2019, he injured his back while on duty, which left him … Read more

Jury Awards $46 Million in Landmark Child Abuse Case, Finds Perpetrator’s Wife Negligent

Santa Rosa, Calif. — In a landmark case that underscores the liabilities individuals may face when failing to act against abuse, a Santa Rosa jury awarded $46 million to a minor in a child sexual abuse lawsuit. The ruling was significant for holding Terriann Kuhlmann, the wife of a convicted sex offender, responsible for her negligence in failing to prevent the abuse. The verdict, reached at the Sonoma County Superior Court, came after the jury found that Kuhlmann had not taken necessary steps to protect the child from her husband, Dana McGowan, who is currently … Read more